Kings fall to struggling Sharks on Tyler Toffoli’s 3rd-period goal

Kings goaltender David Rittich, middle, tries to cover the puck between defenseman Brandt Clarke, left, and San Jose Sharks center Mikael Granlund during the first period on Tuesday night in San Jose. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

San Jose Sharks left wing William Eklund, left, skates with the puck against Kings left wing Trevor Moore during the first period on Tuesday night in San Jose. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Kings defenseman Vladislav Gavrikov, right, reaches for the puck next to San Jose Sharks center Tyler Toffoli during the first period on Tuesday night in San Jose. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

San Jose Sharks center Mikael Granlund, left, reaches for the puck in front of Kings right wing Quinton Byfield, middle, and center Anze Kopitar (11) during the first period on Tuesday night in San Jose. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

San Jose Sharks right wing Barclay Goodrow, right, skates with the puck as Kings right wing Alex Laferriere chases after him during the first period on Tuesday night in San Jose. The Kings lost, 4-2. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Kings center Akil Thomas, middle, scores a goal past San Jose Sharks goaltender Vitek Vanecek (41), defensemen Mario Ferraro, rear, and Jan Rutta, right, during the second period on Tuesday night in San Jose. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Kings center Akil Thomas, middle left, celebrates with defenseman Brandt Clarke, left, after scoring during the second period of their game against the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday night in San Jose. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Kings center Phillip Danault, left, skates with the puck against San Jose Sharks center Mikael Granlund during the second period on Tuesday night in San Jose. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

San Jose Sharks goaltender Vitek Vanecek, left, looks toward the puck next to Kings left wing Trevor Moore during the second period on Tuesday night in San Jose. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

San Jose Sharks defenseman Jake Walman is congratulated by his teammates on the bench after scoring a goal during the second period of their game against the Kings on Tuesday night in San Jose. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Kings left wing Warren Foegele, left, skates toward the puck next to San Jose Sharks defenseman Cody Ceci during the second period on Tuesday night in San Jose. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Kings center Akil Thomas, right, skates toward the puck next to San Jose Sharks defenseman Jack Thompson during the second period on Tuesday night in San Jose. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Kings right wing Quinton Byfield, right, reaches for the puck in front of San Jose Sharks defenseman Jake Walman during the third period on Tuesday night in San Jose. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

San Jose Sharks left wing Fabian Zetterlund, right, is congratulated by defenseman Jake Walman (96) after scoring a goal during the third period of their game against the Kings on Tuesday night in San Jose. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Kings head coach Jim Hiller, middle, reacts from behind the bench during the third period of their game against the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday night in San Jose. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Kings right wing Adrian Kempe, right, is knocked to the ice by San Jose Sharks defenseman Jake Walman during the third period on Tuesday night in San Jose. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

San Jose Sharks head coach Ryan Warsofsky, standing, reacts from behind players on the bench during the third period of their game against the Kings on Tuesday night in San Jose. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

San Jose Sharks left wing William Eklund, right, celebrates after scoring an empty-net goal next to Kings defenseman Brandt Clarke during the third period on Tuesday night in San Jose. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

San Jose Sharks goaltender Vitek Vanecek, left, celebrates with defenseman Matt Benning after their 4-2 victory over the Kings on Tuesday night in San Jose. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)